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Bees | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

Queen Bee Vs. Worker Bee

March 11, 2024March 13, 2024

Queen bees have longer shiny abdomens, which reach up to ¾ inch (20mm) in length. They have shorter wings that extend halfway down their abdomen and legs without pollen baskets….

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Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

Anatomy Of A Honey Bee – Beginner’s Guide

March 5, 2024March 11, 2024

The honey bee is a fascinating insect, equipped with a range of tools to help it perform different functions. This guide dives into the anatomy of a honeybee. Skip ahead:…

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A photo of a drone bee and a worker bee for comparison.
Bees | Drones | Worker Bees

Drone Vs. Worker Bee – 10 Key Differences

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

This comparison guide looks at the difference between drones and worker bees. Drones are male bees characterized by their bigger bodies, rounded abdomen, and much larger eyes. Their primary role…

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Worker bees at the entrance to a hive
Bees | Worker Bees

11 Critical Worker Bee Jobs In The Colony

February 28, 2024February 29, 2024

Worker honey bees are responsible for most of the work within a colony. Observing a hive may look chaotic, but duties are meticulously allocated based on the bee’s age and…

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A pile of beeswax honeycomb
Bees | Worker Bees

What Is Beeswax? An Essential Guide

May 14, 2023February 17, 2024

Beeswax is a fascinating substance you’ll be familiar with if you’ve ever seen honeycomb. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what beeswax is, how it’s made, and much more….

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Bees on honeycomb making honey
Bees | Worker Bees

How Do Bees Make Honey? A Beginner’s 5-Step Guide

April 15, 2023April 22, 2023

Bees make honey during spring and summer to help them survive through winter. But how does flower nectar transform into a delicious and nutritious source of food? This guide looks…

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A bee swarm in a tree temporarily resting
Bees | Drones | Queen Bee | Worker Bees

What Is Honey Bee Swarming? 2024 Guide

March 29, 2023February 17, 2024

As spring arrives, bees get busy collecting pollen and building comb. The colony can grow fast during this time, resulting in a crowded beehive. Part of the hive may swarm…

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Bees | Worker Bees

How Much Honey Does A Bee Make? [Updated 2024]

February 8, 2023February 17, 2024

In the warmer months, worker bees dedicate their lives to collecting nectar which is transformed into honey. While it’s a sweet treat for humans, honey is essential for the colony’s…

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A group of bees festooning on a frame
Worker Bees

What Are Festooning Bees? Why Do They Do it?

June 12, 2022February 17, 2024

Over the last 50 years, researchers and beekeepers have greatly improved their understanding of bees. But some bee activities, like festooning, remain a mystery. In this guide, we’ll look at…

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Bees washboarding on the front of a white beehive
Bees | Worker Bees

What Is Honey Bee Washboarding?

May 2, 2022February 17, 2024

Humans have been beekeeping in various forms for almost 9000 years. While recent research by mellitologists helps us understand how bees operate, there’s still much we don’t understand. Washboarding is…

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